GTX 970 overclock results!

[jty0yt]

So on my GTX 970 I have upped the core my 120 MHZ observing a boost clock of 1479mhz. MY fans are around 50 percent at 100 percent usage and the temps are 52 degrees! I have only upped the voltage by 15 MV and the power limit to 105%. I love this card, give me your results below!

 

[xzerqiin]

Gpu-z. Btw not because other people get 1500 and you don't means theirs was better. Not everyone has the same stock voltage, not everyone has the same chipset, not everyone has the same ambiant temperature so as power stability. If you really want to push your card, the next option is touching your volts after you placed it under water. I Doubt any 970s with 1400mhz core [even if it's underwater] stayed 10 hrs straight in an mmo because your memory will heat-up for sure and reset your GPU.

 

[LastTulare]

I asked that question before too but without the illustrations that point it out. Im just a novice but as far as I know, have one of the best results in this thread XD

 

[LastTulare]

1505 is where GPUz stands on my rig when I OC my cards to the numbers used in my latest test, Valley says Its running at 1666. Now the question is, WHY are they different?

 

[xzerqiin]

1 way to know, open your GPU-z and go to sensors, you will see there how high your core is going. Turn-on your benchmark software. After the benchmark's done, put your sensors to max, it will tell you the actual highest core clock.

 

[Openupitsdave]

xzerqiin, Afterburner has that feature built-in....is it not accurate?

 

[Openupitsdave]

I think I understand now - Just because I can set my clock boost to 1442, doesn't mean it cant reach up to 1500 by itself when it needs to..... So which measurement do people use when determining their max boost clock? 1442 or 1500? I only did +75 from a stock boost of 1367...

 

[xzerqiin]

all i could say is, 970 has its own funny clock, it varies when its running cool vs running hot, it changes its own clocks either it drops to the clock it was OCed to or OCs its self. Unlike the AMD cards that ive OCed this card makes its own core clock speeds and it varies with its own heat. (maybe not all, im using the MSI crafted board)

 

[guanyu210379]

Gpu-z. Btw not because other people get 1500 and you don't means theirs was better. Not everyone has the same stock voltage, not everyone has the same chipset, not everyone has the same ambiant temperature so as power stability. If you really want to push your card, the next option is touching your volts after you placed it under water. I Doubt any 970s with 1400mhz core [even if it's underwater] stayed 10 hrs straight in an mmo because your memory will heat-up for sure and reset your GPU.

That is why stress test in longer time is always recommended for OC.

 

[MagicalJamJar]

Got a nice card for the core clock, however not the best for the memory clock. My results are as follows:
Core Clock +220Mhz
Memory Clock +335Mhz
Core Voltage +18mv

 

[xeph_]

msi gaming 4g gtx 970 -
+170 core
+400 memory
stock voltage
i could push further later and add more voltage but im very happy with performance, crysis 3, shadow of mordor, furmark, unigine heaven, all stable, im very pleased with 1537 mhz in games and when i hit 64c i get 1524mhz, gpu boost 2.0 i believe

 

[ktran1345]

MSI gtx 970
+87 core voltage
+200 core clock (1542 MHz)
+700 memory clock (4207 MHz)
100% fanspeed (temps stay below 70C)

 

[bigirishman]

So on my GTX 970 I have upped the core my 120 MHZ observing a boost clock of 1479mhz. MY fans are around 50 percent at 100 percent usage and the temps are 52 degrees! I have only upped the voltage by 15 MV and the power limit to 105%. I love this card, give me your results below!

Only just got my EVGA SSC 970 today. My 780 was too hot in my matx so it down clocked even at stock.
+100 on core and mem for a 1479mhz boost also. I didnt need to up voltage and just slid the power and temp all the way to the right. I tried for 1500mhz but it crashed. My fans don't turn on till 60c but in the two games Ive played so far, GTA V and Lords of the fallen, my temps hover around 70c and Im sure its only 35% fan speed.
These 900 cards are so efficient. I'm a happy Irishman today.

 

[gokitty199]

+87 voltage
+112 power limit
+185 on the core
+200 memory.
1602mhz on the core

10796 fire strike score

 

[Buffalufacus]

I feel like I kind of got a bummer card ...

Core Voltage +25
Power Limit 110%
Core Clock +125
Memory Clock +500

That gets a stable, no artifact performance in Heaven with ultra/Extreme settings, 8x AA and 1920x1080 resolution.

 

[dsr07mm]

I feel like I kind of got a bummer card ...

Core Voltage +25
Power Limit 110%
Core Clock +125
Memory Clock +500

That gets a stable, no artifact performance in Heaven with ultra/Extreme settings, 8x AA and 1920x1080 resolution.

I can do only +120/+200, 110% on newer drivers.. I can actually do +150 but randomly I will get black blink screens like once per week and I dont want that so I just lowered my clocks.

Btw is there any website which would compare performance in games by every couple MHz ?

 

[Soul slayero]

how do i unsub from this post

 

[pocholo01]

I'm new to overclocking and was reading this thread last night. Then i tried to oc my card. I have a Palit reference GTX 970 and this what i got. Can i still go for more?

 

[dsr07mm]

I'm new to overclocking and was reading this thread last night. Then i tried to oc my card. I have a Palit reference GTX 970 and this what i got. Can i still go for more?

I will tell you that most of overclocks will pass Heaven and Valley both but it will struggle in games. Although for the sake of this topic, keep adding +10mhz as long as you can complete test. Once when you get crash or artifacts lower by -10mhz and you are fine. Then start gaming. If you get crashes/black/grey screens etc lower by 10mhz again. Thats best way.

 

[pocholo01]

I'm new to overclocking and was reading this thread last night. Then i tried to oc my card. I have a Palit reference GTX 970 and this what i got. Can i still go for more?

I will tell you that most of overclocks will pass Heaven and Valley both but it will struggle in games. Although for the sake of this topic, keep adding +10mhz as long as you can complete test. Once when you get crash or artifacts lower by -10mhz and you are fine. Then start gaming. If you get crashes/black/grey screens etc lower by 10mhz again. Thats best way.

Thanks for the tip. I already tried gaming with it on far cry 4 and battlefield 3. had no problems. I was wondering if i should or could go higher. I notice overclocking is kinda addicting. Also the overvolt i have is +12mV.(do i have more headroom?) Upon reading this thread last night i saw some post having really high ones. Actually i don't know how to go higher anymore cause the video i saw he was just using +12mV. And to tell you the truth i dont know what exactly is the effect of adding mV and im scared to try messing with it at the moment. If you can give me a breif explanation or a tip on how to, i'll very thankful.

 

[xeph_]

I'm new to overclocking and was reading this thread last night. Then i tried to oc my card. I have a Palit reference GTX 970 and this what i got. Can i still go for more?

I will tell you that most of overclocks will pass Heaven and Valley both but it will struggle in games. Although for the sake of this topic, keep adding +10mhz as long as you can complete test. Once when you get crash or artifacts lower by -10mhz and you are fine. Then start gaming. If you get crashes/black/grey screens etc lower by 10mhz again. Thats best way.

Thanks for the tip. I already tried gaming with it on far cry 4 and battlefield 3. had no problems. I was wondering if i should or could go higher. I notice overclocking is kinda addicting. Also the overvolt i have is +12mV.(do i have more headroom?) Upon reading this thread last night i saw some post having really high ones. Actually i don't know how to go higher anymore cause the video i saw he was just using +12mV. And to tell you the truth i dont know what exactly is the effect of adding mV and im scared to try messing with it at the moment. If you can give me a breif explanation or a tip on how to, i'll very thankful.

you can stick the voltage up all the way on the stock bios with no worries, a custom bios will allow for further overvolting but it may not be advised. and all you have to do in afterburner is "unlock voltage control" i think the reason they have it disabled is because on older cards there wasnt as much limit of voltage you could add so people would fry their card, with 970 and 980 they limit you unless you flash a custom bios.

 

[guanyu210379]

So on my GTX 970 I have upped the core my 120 MHZ observing a boost clock of 1479mhz. MY fans are around 50 percent at 100 percent usage and the temps are 52 degrees! I have only upped the voltage by 15 MV and the power limit to 105%. I love this card, give me your results below!

Troll mode on!
I did not know that GTX970 can even withstand 15MV. I also do not know if the PSU can even deliver 15MV.
Is the rest of the system still alive after 15MV? How the hell did you even get 15MV? Lightning bolt? Direct connection to high voltage transmission line? Your home has even only 220V or 110V, depends on where you live.
Is your house is still even standing after the 15MV?
Or was it 15mV? LoL

 

[saampppa]

Read the topic through and Im amazed at how lucky I am. I managed to get stable (30min valley, Witcher 3 reallife test) overclock at 1551mhz/4005mhz. +210/+500. And Im running on stockvoltage. Highest in this thread on stock and only one higher clock but with major voltage pump.

I can post pics for proof if somebody wants once I get home and Ill start trying oc with voltage.

 

[xeph_]

Read the topic through and Im amazed at how lucky I am. I managed to get stable (30min valley, Witcher 3 reallife test) overclock at 1551mhz/4005mhz. +210/+500. And Im running on stockvoltage. Highest in this thread on stock and only one higher clock but with major voltage pump.

I can post pics for proof if somebody wants once I get home and Ill start trying oc with voltage.

pics or didnt happen, especially on stock voltage

 

[Sergeant_Sneaky]

Read the topic through and Im amazed at how lucky I am. I managed to get stable (30min valley, Witcher 3 reallife test) overclock at 1551mhz/4005mhz. +210/+500. And Im running on stockvoltage. Highest in this thread on stock and only one higher clock but with major voltage pump.

I can post pics for proof if somebody wants once I get home and Ill start trying oc with voltage.

pics or didnt happen, especially on stock voltage

My friend has a G1 and has 1550Mhz, mine could only go to 1520Mhz, it's possible though.

 

[xeph_]

Read the topic through and Im amazed at how lucky I am. I managed to get stable (30min valley, Witcher 3 reallife test) overclock at 1551mhz/4005mhz. +210/+500. And Im running on stockvoltage. Highest in this thread on stock and only one higher clock but with major voltage pump.

I can post pics for proof if somebody wants once I get home and Ill start trying oc with voltage.

pics or didnt happen, especially on stock voltage

My friend has a G1 and has 1550Mhz, mine could only go to 1520Mhz, it's possible though.

my msi card wont do more than 150mhz core and 150mhz memory in bf4, but on benches i can easily do 170mhz and 300mhz on stock voltage...